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Lilin Nusantara praises police response to Sumatra flood probe
Civil society group Lingkar Linguistik Nusantara (Lilin Nusantara) said Wednesday the Indonesian National Police have ...
Minister targets 100,000 participants of national internship each year
Manpower Minister Yassierli targets 100,000 fresh graduates to participate in the national internship program each ...
Pakistan and Afghanistan: Can the Mother of All Relations Be Fixed?
The current conflict is the most serious since the Talibans return in 2021. Yet it is also a logical extension of the never-ending tensions between the two countries.
New Zealand envoy highlights Maori-Papua culinary ties
New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia Phillip Taula showcased traditional Maori cooking on Wednesday as he sought to ...
Earthquake of 6.5 magnitude strikes Japans Hokkaido: EMSC
The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the quake was at a depth of 57 km
Minister seeks stronger ecosystem for modest fashion dominance
Trade Minister Budi Santoso highlighted the importance of strengthening the ecosystem as key to Indonesia's modest ...
BAKTI connects 30,000 public services points via SATRIA-1
The Telecommunications and Information Accessibility Agency (BAKTI) of the Ministry of Communication and Digital ...
-Mary Kay Inc., a global champion for womens empowerment, is turning pink into purpose through its Pink Changing ...
We feel the pain: Turkish Ambassador on Sumatra floods
Turkish Ambassador to Indonesia Talip Kucukcan said Turkey shares the grief of the Indonesian people following the ...
European nations set to discuss tightening of migration rules
Ministers from 27 EU member nations are meeting in Brussels to discuss countering migrant smuggling, with a keynote speech by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Watch: Why 2025 could become one of the hottest years in recorded history
2025 is on track to become the worlds second or third-hottest year ever recorded, according to new data from the EUs Copernicus Climate Change Service
Govt prepares land for Sumatra disaster temporary shelters in 52 areas
Indonesias Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR)/National Land Agency (BPN) Head Nusron Wahid ...
Govt vows on recovery of disaster-hit rice fields in three provinces
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono confirmed that the government is taking swift steps to restore agricultural ...
Indias Climate Diplomacy Must Account for Domestic Inequalities
Economic liberalization in India has shifted the emissions burden from more equal and developed states to less equal ones. This needs to change.
Indonesia sets up emergency schools after Sumatra floods
The Indonesian government is preparing emergency schools to ensure continued teaching and learning for students in ...
Indonesia, Turkey have very close relations on Palestinian issue
Turkish Ambassador to Indonesia Talip Kucukcan believes that Indonesia and Turkey have a very close relationship in the ...
Ministry targets internet connection for 2,500 villages by 2026
The Ministry of Communication and Digital targets the provision of internet access to 2,500 non-connected villages by ...
Prabowo meets Putin, expresses gratitude for strong RI-Russia ties
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, where he expressed ...
INAHAFF commitment to tackle fraud in national health insurance: gov't
Coordinating Minister for People Empowerment Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar said that the 1st Indonesian Healthcare Anti-Fraud ...
Indonesia denies rumors of stalled US tariff talks
The Indonesian government has denied rumors that trade tariff negotiations with the United States are at risk of being ...
Turkish envoy highlights Indonesia's strategic role in bilateral trade
Turkish Ambassador to Indonesia Talip Kucukcan said Indonesia can play a strategic role in Turkey's trade ...
Sumatra floods: Govt speeds up aid, 1,638 tons delivered
The Indonesian government is speeding up the distribution of logistical aid for residents affected by floods and ...
Indonesia plans 100,000 ha land clearing for Papua rice program
The Indonesian government aims to clear 100,000 hectares of land to support rice cultivation in Papua, Agriculture ...
Imran Khans sisters stage sit-in outside jail
Islamabad: Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khans sisters on Tuesday staged a sit-in outside the Adiala jail after authorities denied them permission to meet their brother. Khan, 73, has been in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi since August 2023 in multiple cases. His sisters Noreen Khan, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan went to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indonesia targets NTT and West Java in major anti-stunting drive
Population and Family Development Minister Wihaji said that Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) and West Java are prioritized ...
PMI Chief urges public to donate blood for better health
Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Chairman Jusuf Kalla urged the public not to hesitate to donate blood, saying that doing so ...
Indonesia showcases leadership at ASEAN-US Maritime Exercise 2025
Indonesia, as co-host of the 2nd ASEAN-US Maritime Exercise (AUMX) 2025 in Batam, Riau Islands, is highlighting its ...
Jakarta Governor orders citywide building review after deadly fire
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo called on his staff to review all buildings this week to confirm compliance with ...
Jambi, South Korea partner to restore Londerang peat forest
The Jambi Provincial Government and South Korea, through the Korea Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center, established a ...
Ministry urges youth to follow transmigrants' nation-building legacy
Deputy Minister of Transmigration Viva Yoga Mauladi called on young Indonesians to emulate the struggles of ...
Minister calls for regular building inspections to prevent fires
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said there is a need for regulations requiring local governments to conduct ...
MRT Jakarta launches Lebak Bulus Bank Syariah Indonesia Station
MRT Jakarta inaugurated the name Lebak Bulus Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) MRT Station as part of its naming-rights ...
Aceh Tamiang hospital reopens after floods, but services still limited
The Muda Sedia Regional General Hospital (RSUD) in Aceh Tamiang District has resumed operations after being submerged ...
Amazon, Microsoft pledge mega AI investments in India
India, which is an emerging AI and cloud infrastructure hub, has witnessed a surge of global tech investment recently.
Management of water, energy, and food shapes course of civilizations
Indonesias National Development Planning Minister and Head of the National Development Planning Agency ...
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Indonesia ensures Sumatra victims get free land certificate reissue
Indonesias Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR)/National Land Agency (BPN) Head Nusron Wahid ...
Indonesia hits record rice stockpile, stops imports for 2025
Indonesia has stopped importing rice and built a record stockpile of 3.7 million tonnes, the largest since state ...
Ministry bolsters learning to support women's participation in STEM
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is bolstering the learning ecosystem to push an increase in women's ...
Padang Pariaman extends emergency response as disaster toll rises
The Padang Pariaman District Government in West Sumatra has extended its Disaster Emergency Response status until ...
Indonesia boosts 2026 food security budget to drive self-sufficiency
Indonesia will boost its 2026 food security budget by 31.7 percent to Rp210.4 trillion (US$13.6 billion), ...
Angel Yeast(SH600298), a global leader in yeast and fermentation solutions, has begun trial production at ...
Indonesia targets sugar, egg, chicken meat self-sufficiency in 2026
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono stated that Indonesia will focus on sugar, eggs, and chicken meat ...
India orders IndiGo to slash flights as airline says operations 'normalised'
Experts warn that airfares in India will rise in the short term as other airlines don't have spare capacity.
Prabowo pushes trade rebalance in first visit to Pakistan
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto instructed his ranks to formulate strategies to enhance trade ties with Pakistan, ...
Indonesian President receives Pakistan's highest civil award
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received Pakistan's highest civil award, Nishan-e-Pakistan, from President ...
Peak Energy Celebrates Two-Year Milestone with Over 1.5 GW in Projects Across APAC
Peak Energy, a leading clean energy platform backed by Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, is marking its two-year ...
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of ANTA Hotel Bali Canggu, a member of Radisson Individuals, a new ...
Inaugural networking and business-matching platform aims to deepen institutional partnerships and mobilise long-term ...
Toshiba Releases 40V Electronic Fuses (eFuse ICs) for Industrial and Consumer Applications
-Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation(Toshiba) has added the 40V TCKE6 ...
Prabowo invites PM Shehbaz Sharif to boost Indonesia-Pakistan ties
President Prabowo Subianto officially invited Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Indonesia, reciprocating ...
-CTBC Financial Holding once again stepped onto the international stage as the Global Banking Summit ...
Lithuania declares national emergency over security risks posed by balloons from Belarus
The balloons forced Lithuania to repeatedly shut down its main airport, stranding thousands of people, as Europe remains on alert over previous intrusions into NATO airspace during the war in Ukraine
Representing the Education Sector, Cakap Named Finalist of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) is one of the worlds most prestigious ...
What Will Myanmars Government Look Like After the Election
Our editors continue their discussion of likely post-poll scenarios: will political prisoners be freed? Will junta boss Min Aung Hlaing want to stay on a president?
Netflix faces consumer class action over $72 billion Warner Bros deal
U.S. federal antitrust laws allow consumers to sue over mergers and acquisitions, separate from any federal regulatory agency lawsuit, though such cases face high legal hurdles.
Indian couple trolled over skin colour after wedding video goes viral
Rishabh Rajput and Sonali Chouksey received congratulatory messages peppered with jokes and memes.
Law enforcement are on scene, and a suspect has been arrested. Let's pray for all those affected, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on X
Hamas calls for more international pressure on Israel before ceasefire's next phase
Husam Badran, a member of Hamas' political wing, called for the full implementation of all the terms of the first phase before moving forward, including an end to what he called the continuing demolition of Palestinian homes in the majority of the territory still controlled by Israel.
South Korea scrambles fighter jets as Chinese, Russian warplanes enter air defence zone
The Russian and Chinese military aircraft had been identified and South Korean fighter jets were deployed in case of any contingencies
Germany's Merz: Europe must become less dependent on United States
I see no need for the Americans to now want to save democracy in Europe
Watch: Australia blocks social media for under-16s amid safety concerns
Platforms affected include Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, Threads, Snapchat, Kick, Twitch, Reddit, and YouTube
Govt to rehabilitate MSMEs, cooperatives in flood-hit Sumatra
The Indonesian government will rehabilitate micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives affected by ...
India and the Indo-Pacific in Trumps Second-term Strategy
The new National Security Strategy offers important insights into how a second Trump presidency views the Indo-Pacific and the role India is expected to play within it.
Universities' collaboration for impact in Sumatra disaster relief
In late November 2025, high-intensity rainfall triggered devastating floods and landslides that killed hundreds of ...
Turkey wants to increase strategic cooperation, trade with Indonesia
Turkish Ambassador to Indonesia Talip Kucukcan stated that his country wants to increase bilateral cooperation and ...
Putins India Visit Reveals New Delhis Complicated Strategy
Amid difficult relations with the U.S., India is keen to show that it has other options.
In Pakistan, Prabowo voices support for Palestinian struggle
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to supporting the Palestinian struggle, particularly ...
RI, Turkey enjoy the best diplomatic relations in history: Ambassador
Turkish Ambassador to Indonesia Talip Kucukcan stated that amidst the celebration of 75 years of diplomatic relations ...
Ministry begins recovery for 60 universities hit by Sumatra disasters
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology reported that 60 universities under its supervision were ...
Prabowo thanks Pakistan for supporting Indonesia's health sector
President Prabowo Subianto has thanked the Pakistani government for supporting Indonesia's health sector, including ...
RI-Pakistan as moderate Muslim countries promoting tolerance: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto noted that Indonesia and Pakistan hold similar values as the two largest Muslim nations in ...
Junta Offers Reward for Dr. Tayzar San, Two Others After Mandalay Protest
The junta promised 20 million kyats for information on Dr. Tayzar San, Ko Nan Lin and Ko Khant Wai Phyo as it tightens security ahead of Wednesdays silent strike.
Indonesia, Pakistan sign seven cooperation agreements
Indonesia and Pakistan on Tuesday signed seven cooperation agreements covering education, trade, health, and security ...
Kadin calls on industries to share aggregated health data with govt
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has urged industries to integrate employee medical check-up ...
Indonesia blocks local leaders' foreign trips amid disaster response
Indonesian Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian has issued a circular letter restricting all regional government ...
Govt to build 2,000 CSR-funded homes for Sumatra survivors
Housing Minister Maruarar Sirait revealed that the construction of 2,000 homes for Sumatra disaster survivors in Aceh, ...
Sasak Council affirms new inclusive cultural paradigm
The Sasak Traditional Council (MAS) has underscored a significant shift in how the Sasak community interprets its ...
Myanmar Gems Trade Loses Shine as Junta Cracks Down on Dealers
Warning letters and repeated interrogations over alleged resistance links are forcing merchants to change the way they do business.
As Myanmar Economy Sinks, Junta Grabs Lifeline From Europes Last Dictator
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has reached out with trade, investment and arms support.
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has awarded Ruijie Networks the ...
Lexar Unveils Industry's First AI Storage Core for NextGeneration Edge AI Devices
As AI computing moves rapidly from the cloud to the edge, devices such as AI PCs, intelligent vehicles, and robotics ...
Indonesia targets $8 mln from seaweed deals at FIE 2025 in Paris
Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries aims to secure up to US$8 million in potential ...
Police probes alleged illegal logging causing Sumatra floods
The Directorate of Specific Crimes at the National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency is investigating alleged ...
Manpower Ministry prepares experts to support Sumatra recovery
Manpower Minister Yassierli stated that his ministry is preparing to deploy experts serving as instructors from its job ...
Indonesia expands measures to protect migrant workers abroad
Since taking office in October 2024, President Prabowo Subianto has introduced a series of measures to strengthen ...
Indonesia strengthens policies as aging population expands
The Indonesian government is strengthening elderly-related policies as Statistics Indonesia data shows that 21 ...
How India's largest airline lost control and threw air travel into chaos
Once the poster child of on time budget air travel in India, IndiGo is in the midst of an unprecedented crisis. What happened?
Indonesia, Pakistan seek stronger ties as Prabowo begins visit
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Pakistan on Monday to strengthen bilateral cooperation as ...
Minister approves 10,000 tons rice supply for disaster-hit Aceh
Indonesian Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman has approved an additional ten thousand tons of rice requested by Aceh ...

